Climate
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OLCV Virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Jeff Merkley
ZoomSenator Jeff Merkley has been a champion of our conservation and environmental values in D.C., voicing our support for strong safeguards for the environment, pollinators, and public lands. During OLCV's Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Merkley, we'll celebrate his leadership and learn about the latest news on a broad range of environmental issues,…
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Featured2023 Sustainability Awards
High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR, United StatesBuy tickets here! Sustainability is supported by three interdependent pillars: a healthy environment, social equity, and economic vitality. We see sustainability as both an active process and an outcome to strive for. The Sustainability Awards is a way to celebrate businesses, organizations and individuals who are helping to shape sustainable communities that meet human needs equitably,…
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Climate Friendly Areas Open House
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin the City of Bend for an informational open house to learn more and provide your feedback on Climate Friendly Areas! City staff are in the phase of analyzing locations throughout the city to designate as Climate Friendly Areas in a multi-year project driven by the state. As a part of this phase, the community…
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Deschutes County 2040 -Opportunity For Input
Zoom +1 moreOpportunity For Input: Continued Public Hearing on November 9, 2023 The Deschutes County Planning Commission held a public hearing to gather testimony on the Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update document on Thursday, October 26 at 5:30 pm. The Commission voted to continue both the oral and written portions of the hearing to their next meeting…
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Our Knowledge is Power – Climate Change and Indigenous Communities
OSU Cascades - Edward J. Ray Hall, Atrium 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesArtist Talk and Film Screening: OUR KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: THE CULTURES OF BEAUTY AND SURVIVAL IN ISLE DE JEAN CHARLES, LA AND SHISHMAREF, AK NOTE DATE CHANGE: Sunday, November 12, 2023 | 5 to 7 p.m. Edward J. Ray Hall, Charles McGrath Family Atrium, OSU-Cascades FREE. REGISTRATION REQUESTED (REGISTER HERE)
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Climate Change and Human Migration with Dr. David Wrathall
COCC 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, United StatesClimate Change and Human Migration Dr. David Wrathall – Associate Professor, College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University & Lead Author, Sixth Assessment, UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Dr. David Wrathall will share the findings from his role as a lead author of the UN’s latest climate assessment and learn how the…
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Making Energy Work Quarterly Webinar: Unpacking Federal Funding Bottlenecks for Rural Energy in Oregon
Online EventMaking Energy Work Quarterly Webinar: Unpacking Federal Funding Bottlenecks for Rural Energy in Oregon November 29th, 11am - 12pm REGISTER HERE For our fourth quarterly webinar of the year, the Making Energy Work for Rural Oregon coalition will host a lively discussion on the federal funding landscape, and how communities are (or are not) accessing…
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2023 Energy Resilience Planning for Local Governments Workshop
Online EventSustainable Northwest and Energy Trust of Oregon are hosting a 2023 Energy Resilience Planning for Local Governments Workshop. This workshop will connect city and county staff with funding, resources, and organizations to help with the planning and implementation necessary to make your community more energy-resilient and prepared for future disasters. Date: Friday, Dec. 8th, 2023…
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Is the Drought Over? Comparing the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers
Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United States +1 moreRaise the Deschutes - Is the Drought Over? Is the drought over? Comparing the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers Despite the nearly average precipitation last year, the drought persists. Learn how hydrology and geology affect these two rivers in completely different ways. Speaker: Jason Gritzner - Hydrologist - USDA Forest Service Moderator: Lisa Seales - Program…
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Plastic-Free Resolutions: Protecting Your Health in 2024
With a new year comes new resolutions for protecting and improving the health of our bodies, families, communities, and the planet that we all call home. One healthy resolution to consider is to reduce or eliminate plastic from your life. But with plastic used for everything from making clothing to carrying food and drinks, this…